Government

Russia

Russia’s Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot

The Russian Ministry of Health is working with one of the country's state-owned banks to explore possible uses of blockchain.

Business  ·  10 August 2017
Regulation

India Close to Finishing Work on Cryptocurrency Rule Proposals

India's government has reportedly completed work on a report that outlines possible steps for regulating cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2017
Regulation

Hong Kong ‘Needs to Commit to DLT’, Advisory Group Says

Hong Kong’s government should lead the way on blockchain, a financial services advisory group said today.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Needs More Politics, Not Less

On the two-year anniversary of a post that sparked a thousand bitcoin debates, Jim Harper analyzes the state of developer politics.

Tech  ·  4 May 2017
News

World Bank to Support Blockchain Bonds Trial in Kenya

The World Bank has revealed plans to explore how blockchain could help boost Kenya's financial prospects.

Tech  ·  2 May 2017
India

India’s Government to Consider New Digital Currency Rules

India's government is taking steps to develop a digital currency strategy in the wake of earlier controversies this year.

Markets  ·  12 April 2017
India

Blockstream Hires Ex-BTCC Exec in Global Market Push

Blockchain development startup Blockstream has added a new executive, poaching a C-level hire from one of China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges.

Business  ·  12 April 2017
Donald Trump

Why the US Department of Health Just Couldn’t Ignore Blockchain

Bitcoin ransomware threats last year meant many US government agencies were wary of blockchain, but the health department took a different view.

Business  ·  4 April 2017
Government

Blockchain’s Trust Paradox

A Nordic country known for its friendliness and stoicism may be about to show us the importance of trust.

Markets  ·  3 April 2017
Identity

4 Ways Blockchain Can Disrupt Civic Traditions

Infosys's Peter Loop examines four potential opportunities in which blockchain could improve public processes.

Markets  ·  17 March 2017
Events

Illinois Joins R3, Unveils Expansive Blockchain Support Plan

The Illinois government is doubling down on its efforts to promote blockchain tech, revealing new actions that will advance its industry support.

Business  ·  16 March 2017
UK

UK Government Eyes Blockchain Trials in New Digital Strategy Push

The UK government said it envisions a role for blockchain as part of a broader digitization plan unveiled earlier this month.

Tech  ·  13 March 2017
News

US Health Department Hackathon to Focus on Blockchain Applications

An upcoming hackathon sponsored by the US health department aims to boost innovation in blockchain-based healthcare applications.

Business  ·  16 February 2017
Startups

US Food and Drug Administration to Study Blockchain Healthcare Applications

The US government agency responsible for health and safety is now studying blockchain tech.

Business  ·  11 January 2017
Department of Energy

US Department of Energy Seeks Blockchain Research Proposals

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has become the latest US agency to look into blockchain projects.

Tech  ·  6 January 2017